How to stop audio crackling from mouse movements

[J.Munslow]

whenever i move my mouse, my audio crackles with a static sound. i've read that this may be due to either electrostatic discharge (though my motherboard does have shielding against this, Z170 Pro Gaming). i've also heard of over tight motherborad screws being a possible cause. can anybody shine some light on this? many thanks..

[jackchipm]

Does it happen with any other mice

[J.Munslow]

1 hour ago, jackchipm said:

Does it happen with any other mice

yes

[jackchipm]

and in other usb ports? and on the front panel?

Just now, J.Munslow said:

yes

 

[J.Munslow]

1 hour ago, jackchipm said:

and in other usb ports?

 

all of them

[jackchipm]

I would contact your motherboard manufacturer because that sounds like a problem for them. You could also try a pcie usb add in card and that could try to isolate some of the signals coming from your mouse.

like one of these

[AvocadosGuac]

Sounds like you need to RMA your mobo or get a new one.

[J.Munslow]

1 hour ago, jackchipm said:

I would contact your motherboard manufacturer because that sounds like a problem for them. You could also try a pcie usb add in card and that could try to isolate some of the signals coming from your mouse.

like one of these

thanks, i'll look into it

 

[jackchipm]

Just now, J.Munslow said:

thanks, i'll look into it

 

as a thought you could try a usb dac or even a usb headset

[J.Munslow]

1 hour ago, jackchipm said:

as a thought you could try a usb dac or even a usb headset

do you think a usb to 3.5 mm adapter would work?

 

[jackchipm]

Just now, J.Munslow said:

do you think a usb to 3.5 mm adapter would work?

 

it could. On second thoughts an external sound card could be a better option because it handles all of the sound off of the mobo that way. Sadly it is a more expensive option

[J.Munslow]

1 hour ago, jackchipm said:

it could. On second thoughts an external sound card could be a better option because it handles all of the sound off of the mobo that way. Sadly it is a more expensive option

mmm, i have seen the price tags for those and they